WO2022195385A1 - Ensemble bras oscillant fendu pour véhicule à deux roues - Google Patents

Ensemble bras oscillant fendu pour véhicule à deux roues Download PDF

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WO2022195385A1
WO2022195385A1 PCT/IB2022/051766 IB2022051766W WO2022195385A1 WO 2022195385 A1 WO2022195385 A1 WO 2022195385A1 IB 2022051766 W IB2022051766 W IB 2022051766W WO 2022195385 A1 WO2022195385 A1 WO 2022195385A1
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tine
swing arm
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Sachin Anant Jadhav
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B62—LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
    • B62K—CYCLES; CYCLE FRAMES; CYCLE STEERING DEVICES; RIDER-OPERATED TERMINAL CONTROLS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR CYCLES; CYCLE AXLE SUSPENSIONS; CYCLE SIDE-CARS, FORECARS, OR THE LIKE
    • B62K25/00—Axle suspensions
    • B62K25/04—Axle suspensions for mounting axles resiliently on cycle frame or fork
    • B62K25/28—Axle suspensions for mounting axles resiliently on cycle frame or fork with pivoted chain-stay
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B62—LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
    • B62K—CYCLES; CYCLE FRAMES; CYCLE STEERING DEVICES; RIDER-OPERATED TERMINAL CONTROLS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR CYCLES; CYCLE AXLE SUSPENSIONS; CYCLE SIDE-CARS, FORECARS, OR THE LIKE
    • B62K25/00—Axle suspensions
    • B62K25/04—Axle suspensions for mounting axles resiliently on cycle frame or fork
    • B62K25/28—Axle suspensions for mounting axles resiliently on cycle frame or fork with pivoted chain-stay
    • B62K25/30—Axle suspensions for mounting axles resiliently on cycle frame or fork with pivoted chain-stay pivoted on pedal crank shelf

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  • the present disclosure relates to the field of swing arm assemblies.
  • Tine The term ‘tine’ herein the disclosure refers to an extended and elongate element of a unit comprising another element of the same configuration, and spaced apart from the former unit.
  • Bottom Bracket refers to a tubular part of the frame body of a two-wheeled vehicle which connects the seat to the down tube, and allows the pedal shaft to be fitted therein.
  • Chain Adjuster refers to a unit of a two-wheeled vehicle, connected to a rear axle of the vehicle for keeping the chain aligned and tight.
  • a two-wheeled vehicle including cycles and motorcycles have a swing arm, attached to the vehicle frame, for supporting the rear wheel assembly and its related components such as the hub motor and stator shaft.
  • the swing arm comprises a pair of tines formed as a monolithic structure. The rear wheel shaft is inserted between the tines to lock the rear wheel therebetween, while allowing the rear wheel to pivot as required.
  • the conventional swing arm has a complex configuration as it is formed as a monolithic structure consuming a large amount of inventory space. Further, manufacturing the monolithic swing arm requires a mould having a larger footprint. As a result, the inventory space for the tool increases. However, if there are any changes in the configuration of even the smallest component of the swing arm, the entire mould needs to be discarded. Further, assembling the conventional monolithic swing arm is a difficult and time-consuming process.
  • An object of the present disclosure is to provide a swing arm assembly.
  • Another embodiment of the present disclosure is to provide a swing arm assembly which is relatively lighter in weight.
  • Yet another embodiment of the present disclosure is to provide a swing arm assembly which has relatively higher stiffness.
  • Another object of the present disclosure is to provide a swing arm assembly that has an easy- to-assemble configuration.
  • Yet another object of the present disclosure is to provide a split swing arm assembly that has a relatively reduced footprint.
  • Still another object of the present disclosure is to provide a swing arm assembly that reduces the manufacturing and inventory costs.
  • the present disclosure provides a split swing arm assembly for a two-wheeled vehicle.
  • the assembly is configured to be connected between a bottom bracket of the vehicle frame and the rear wheel axle of the vehicle.
  • the assembly comprises a first tine and a second tine.
  • the first tine is defined by a hollow body, a ring secured to an operative front end of the body, a bearing provided in the ring, a slot configured on an operative rear end of the body and a bracket.
  • the bearing is configured to be press-fitted on the bottom bracket in the swing arm ring.
  • the bearing is configured to facilitate pivoting of the body about the bottom bracket.
  • the slot is configured to slidingly receive an operative end of the rear wheel axle therein.
  • the bracket is secured to an operative inner surface of an operative front half of the body.
  • the second tine is a mirror-image of the first tine.
  • the hollow body is defined by an inner member attached to an outer member.
  • the bracket of the first tine is configured to be secured to the bracket of the second tine to facilitate attachment of the first tine with the second tine in a spaced apart configuration.
  • he split swing arm assembly as claimed in claim 1, wherein the hollow body has an arcuate opening configured on an operative front end thereof for receiving the ring therein.
  • a through hole is configured on an operative rear end of the hollow body.
  • the assembly includes a kingpin configured to be received in the through hole for arresting the displacement of the rear wheel axle in the horizontal direction.
  • the present also describes a method for assembling a split swing arm assembly for a two wheeled vehicle.
  • the method comprises the following steps:
  • a first tine defined by: o a hollow body, o a ring secured to an operative front end of the body, o a bearing provided in the ring, the bearing configured to facilitate pivoting of the body about the bottom bracket, o a slot configured on an operative rear end of the body for slidingly receiving an operative end of the rear wheel axle therein, and o a bracket secured to an operative inner surface of an operative front half of the body; and
  • the method includes a step of securing the bracket of the first tine to the bracket of the second tine.
  • the method includes a step of configuring holes on operative rear ends of the tines for receiving a kingpin therein for arresting the movement of the stator shaft along the slots.
  • the present disclosure also envisages a two-wheeled vehicle having a split swing arm assembly of the present disclosure.
  • Figure 1 illustrates an isometric view of split swing arm assembly of the present disclosure
  • Figure 2 illustrates an exploded isometric view of the split swing arm assembly of Figure 1 ;
  • Figure 3 illustrates a first tine with a first bracket of Figure 2
  • Figure 4 illustrates a second tine with a second bracket of Figure 2
  • Figure 5 illustrates an isometric view of the tine of Figure 3
  • Figure 6 illustrates an exploded isometric view of a tine of Figure 5
  • Figure 7 illustrates an isometric view, of the assembly of Figure 1, mounted on a bottom bracket of a vehicle frame;
  • Figure 8 illustrates an isometric view of the assembly, of Figure 7, with a rear axle
  • Figures 9 and 10 illustrates an exploded view of the assembly of Figures 10 and 11 ;
  • Figure 11 illustrates an isometric view of the split swing arm assembly, of Figures 9 and 10, assembled with the bottom bracket and the rear axle. LIST OF REFERENCE NUMERALS
  • Embodiments are provided so as to thoroughly and fully convey the scope of the present disclosure to the person skilled in the art. Numerous details are set forth relating to specific components, and methods, to provide a complete understanding of embodiments of the present disclosure. It will be apparent to the person skilled in the art that the details provided in the embodiments should not be construed to limit the scope of the present disclosure. In some embodiments, well-known processes, well-known apparatus structures, and well-known techniques are not described in detail.
  • first, second, third, etc. should not be construed to limit the scope of the present disclosure as the aforementioned terms may be only used to distinguish one element, component, region, layer or section from another component, region, layer or section. Terms such as first, second, third etc., when used herein do not imply a specific sequence or order unless clearly suggested by the present disclosure.
  • the split swing arm assembly (15) is configured to be connected between a bottom bracket (10) of the vehicle frame and the rear wheel axle (16) of the vehicle.
  • the assembly (15) comprises a first tine (4 A) and a second tine (4B).
  • the operative ends of the rear axle (16) are configured to be inserted in a chain adjuster (11) with the help of nuts (14) and washers (13).
  • the first tine (4A) is defined by a hollow body, a ring (3), a bearing (9), a slot and a bracket (7).
  • the ring (3) is secured to an operative front end of the body.
  • the bearing (9) is provided in the ring (3).
  • the bearing (9) is configured to be press-fitted on the bottom bracket (10).
  • the bearing (9) is configured to facilitate pivoting of the body about the bottom bracket (10).
  • the slot (22) is configured on an operative rear end of the body for slidingly receiving an operative end of the rear wheel axle (16) therein.
  • the bracket (7) is secured to an operative inner surface of an operative front half of the body.
  • the second tine (4B) is configured as a mirror-image of the first tine (4A). More specifically, the second tine (4B) is configured with the same configuration as the first tine (4A), and is thereafter angularly displaced by 180° of the first tine (4 A).
  • the second tine (4B) is configured with the same configuration as the first tine (4A), and is thereafter angularly displaced by 180° of the first tine (4 A).
  • the hollow body, of each tine is defined by an inner member (2) attached to an inner member (1) typically, by welding. This configuration helps in reduce the overall weight of the swing arm while increasing the stiffness thereof.
  • at least one embossing can be provided on each of the inner members (2) and the outer members (1) to enhance the stiffness thereof.
  • a conventional swing arm is a solid monolithic component consisting of both the tines affixed with each other during (3) the moulding process.
  • the monolithic configuration calls for a relatively larger footprint of the moulding die.
  • the stiffness of the conventional swing arm can only be increased by thickness and weight of the tines, thereby adding to the overall weight of the vehicle.
  • the ring (3) is welded to the operative front end of the body.
  • the bracket (7) of the first tine (4A) is configured to be secured to the bracket (8) of the second tine (4B) to facilitate attachment of the first tine (4A) with the second tine (4B) in a spaced apart configuration.
  • the bracket (7) is secured to the bracket (8) with the help of fasteners (5).
  • the hollow body has an arcuate opening (5’) configured on an operative front end thereof for receiving the ring (3) therein.
  • the slot (22) has a rounded rectangular configuration complementary to the configuration of an end of the rear wheel axle (16).
  • a through hole (12A) is configured on an operative rear end of the hollow body, in the proximity of the slot (22).
  • the assembly (15) includes a kingpin (12) configured to be received in the through hole (12A).
  • the kingpin (12) is configured to arrest the displacement of the rear wheel axle (16) in the slot (22) in the horizontal direction, once the rear wheel axle (16) is received in the slot (22).
  • the width of the slot (22) varies from 10mm to 15mm.
  • the overall length of the assembly (15) ranges between 660mm and 680mm. In another embodiment, the overall width of the assembly (15) ranges between 260mm and 280mm.
  • any component of the split swing arm assembly (15) can be easily replaced in case of damage since all the components are attached only during (3) the vehicle assembly (15).
  • the ease in the replacement of the tines is facilitated due to their complementary configurations.
  • large dies with separate moulds for either tines are required to manufacture (3) the conventional monolithic swing arm assembly (15).
  • the conventional swing arm moulds consume a larger footprint.
  • the entire dies need to be replaced entirely, thereby directly impacting the inventory tools and cost.
  • the present disclosure further describes a method for assembling a split swing arm assembly (15) for a two-wheeled vehicle.
  • the method comprises the following steps:
  • Step 101 forming a first tine (4A) defined by: Step 101a: a hollow body,
  • Step 101b a ring (3) secured to an operative front end of the body
  • Step 101c a bearing (9) provided in the ring (3), the bearing (9) configured to facilitate pivoting of the tine about the bottom bracket (10),
  • Step lOld a slot (22) configured on an operative rear end of the body for slidingly receiving an operative end of the rear wheel axle (16) therein, and
  • Step lOle a bracket secured to an operative inner surface of an operative front half of the body
  • Step 102 forming a second tine (4B) as a mirror-image of the first tine (4A).
  • the method includes a step of securing (3) the bracket of the first tine (4A) to the bracket of the second tine (4B).
  • the method includes a step of configuring (3) holes on operative rear ends of the tines for receiving a kingpin (12) therein.
  • the kingpin (12) is configured to arrest the movement of the stator shaft along the length of the slots (22).
  • the present disclosure also envisages a two-wheeled vehicle having a split swing arm assembly (15) as described in the present disclosure.
  • the two-wheeled vehicle is a pedal-assisted on-road legal electric two-wheeled vehicle.

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La présente divulgation concerne des ensembles bras oscillants. L'ensemble bras oscillant divisé (15) divulgué comprend une première dent (4A) et une seconde dent (4B). La première dent (4A) est définie par un corps creux, un anneau (3) fixé à une extrémité avant fonctionnelle du corps, un palier (9) disposé dans l'anneau (3), une fente (22) conçue sur une extrémité arrière fonctionnelle du corps et un support (7). Le palier (9) est conçu pour être ajusté par pression sur un support inférieur (10) dans l'anneau de bras oscillant (3). Le palier (9) est conçu pour faciliter le pivotement du corps autour du support inférieur (10). La fente (22) est conçue pour recevoir de manière coulissante une extrémité fonctionnelle d'un essieu de roue arrière (16) en son sein. Le support (7) est fixé à une surface interne fonctionnelle d'une moitié avant fonctionnelle du corps. La seconde dent (4B) est une image miroir de la première dent (4A).
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WO2007036225A2 (fr) * 2005-09-30 2007-04-05 Andreas Felsl Cadre de deux-roues, suspension de roue arriere, et systeme de fourche

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